Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy

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    • By Neeket R. Patel, MD
      Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
      Co-author(s): Neil Patel MD, Prashanth G. Iyer MD, MPH
    • Uploaded on Mar 1, 2025.
    • Last modified by Neeket R. Patel, MD on Mar 9, 2025.
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    Condition/keywords
    Diabetes, retinopathy, membranes, Traction retinal detachment
    Description
    A fundus photograph of a 28-year-old male monocular patient diagnosed with proliferative diabetic retinopathy, who is highly motivated to pursue retinal surgery. This case presents a unique challenge in both management and communication, given the patient's strong desire for intervention and the guarded prognosis for visual improvement.

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